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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Alberta Masonry Council. SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient buildings.

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How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Repair Spalling Brickwork | Tips for Maintenance and Fixing Masonry appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These signs could indicate spalling brickwork, which can lead to structural damage and unwanted moisture ingress. Proactive repair can prevent aesthetic damage, structural damage, mold growth and safety hazards.

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Joints of Stone Masonry | Type of Joints of Stone Masonry | General Principles Which Are Used in the Construction of Stone Masonry

CivilJungle

Joints of Stone Masonry: The construction which is done with the help of stones and bonded together with mortar is known as Stone Masonry. Stone Masonry is widely used where the stones are available in abundance. The stone masonry is the type of masonry construction which is done with stones and cement mortar.

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What Is CMU Wall | Advantages & Disadvantages of CMU Walls | Applications of Concrete Masonry Unit

CivilJungle

In this article, we will discuss all about the concrete masonry units. The CMU wall is constructed with the help of standard sizes concrete masonry units. A concrete masonry unit (CMU)is a versatile and environment-friendly building unit that is available in a variety of shapes and sizes in the market. What is CMU Wall?

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What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete Casting Techniques

CivilJungle

are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. Cast in place concrete wall is an exposed civil, structural system. Openings are provided in this system by generally filling with masonry, windows, or other cladding materials. Cast in Place Concrete Wall.

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Advanced techniques: Paint and sealant application

Construction Specifier

This guide will break down various paint and sealant application techniques and discuss their critical role in promoting the structural integrity of a building. It can be used on any type of substrate, helping protect the structural integrity of wood, steel, and masonry buildings alike.

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Reinforced Concrete Frame | Concrete Frame Construction | Concrete Building Construction | Frame Construction | Types of Frame

CivilJungle

Sometimes this concrete frame is also called as a skeleton of this entire structure. In this structure, the vertical members, i.e. columns, carry the entire load of the building , so it’s the most important part of this type of construction. Precast concrete frame structures are used in one storey building. Cast in situ.